 | PHS Basketball Team Recognized at City Council
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti recognized the Pittsfield High School basketball team for its class and perseverance after a player was spit on during the state semi-finals.
"I stand before you hoping I wouldn't have to make some remarks like this but feel the need to do so," he said in council chambers on |
| Governor Swears In Youth Advisory Council
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey swore in the members of her Youth Advisory Council.
Established through an executive order, Council members will advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and the entire administration on critical issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, climate, housing, |
 | Licensing Board OKs Extended Hours for Panchos Post Suspension
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A North Street eatery was rewarded for its compliance after a liquor license suspension in December.
The Licensing Board on Monday gave Pancho's Mexican Restaurant the OK to close one hour later — extending last call to 12:30 p.m. and closing at 1 a.m. There have been no reported incidents since the |
| 'Rent a Backpack' Soon to Start at Dalton Library
DALTON, Mass. — Hikers can soon rent a backpack full of beginner hiking material at the Dalton Free Public Library.
Berkshire Family Hikes founder Taylor Staubach said the endeavor will be launched with a hike of the Pines with the town's Open Space and Recreation Committee.
Staubach is still |
| Pittsfield Mayor Open to Level/Service Funded Budget
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mayor Peter Marchetti won't support the sacrifices a level-funded city budget would entail but is willing to compromise.
Early in the term, the City Council supported a divisive petition requesting a budget that is "close to level-funded" due to concerns about tax increases. This would come with |
| 2024 Citizen Pittsfield Police Academy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Police Department announced the return of the Citizen Police Academy in 2024.
The academy provides an opportunity for individuals to gain a better understanding of department operations and issues and topics effecting modern day policing.
The department is seeking |
| Dalton Select Board Approves ARPA Funds for Easement Appraisals
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board last week approved utilizing $7,500 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the appraisal of three easements.
Two of the easements are located on Orchard Road and the other is on West Housatonic Street, Town Manager Thomas Hutcheson said.
The purpose of the |
| ArtWeek Berkshires 2024 Welcoming Submissions
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — ArtWeek Berkshires, a county-wide collaboration, will take place May 17-27.
The ArtWeek committee posted its call for artists. The non-juried event is free to all Berkshire County individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in showcasing creative work. Submissions from actors, cartoonists, |
 | Letter: International Women's Day
To the Editor:
This letter was ignored by the Berkshire Eagle
Friday, March 8, was International Women's Day. Here in the Berkshires, it was celebrated by the Zonta club, an International Women's Leadership organization, by honoring six dynamic women from our community at a special dinner that attracted over 200 |
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